Low (thoppi) mridangam head. The mridangam has two opposing heads, low (thoppi) and pitched (valanthalai). Sliver-thin reeds are inserted between the two layers of the pitched head to create a distinct, buzzed sound. A small dough paste is tradition

Low (thoppi) mridangam head. The mridangam has two opposing heads, low (thoppi) and pitched (valanthalai). Sliver-thin reeds are inserted between the two layers of the pitched head to create a distinct, buzzed sound. A small dough paste is tradition

Low (thoppi) mridangam head. The mridangam has two opposing heads, low (thoppi) and pitched (valanthalai). Sliver-thin reeds are inserted between the two layers of the pitched head to create a distinct, buzzed sound. A small dough paste is tradition

Low (thoppi) mridangam head. The mridangam has two opposing heads, low (thoppi) and pitched (valanthalai). Sliver-thin reeds are inserted between the two layers of the pitched head to create a distinct, buzzed sound. A small dough paste is tradition

banjira Mridangam Replacement CoverThe outside over is made of velveteen in a Blue color with gold ribbon accent. The inside is black nylon material. The cover measurement approx. 37' X 17' with three 5 1/2 inch velcro strips for closure to a

banjira Mridangam Replacement CoverThe outside over is made of velveteen in a Blue color with gold ribbon accent. The inside is black nylon material. The cover measurement approx. 37' X 17' with three 5 1/2 inch velcro strips for closure to a

Sheesham wooden stick (also called Pullu) for tuning the Mridangam. The wooden stick is for holding it against the Mridangam head and tapping it with a stone to adjust the pitch.Item overall length is 4 5/8 inches.

Sheesham wooden stick (also called Pullu) for tuning the Mridangam. The wooden stick is for holding it against the Mridangam head and tapping it with a stone to adjust the pitch.Item overall length is 4 5/8 inches.

Pitched (valanthalai) mridangam head. The mridangam has two opposing heads, bass (thoppi) and pitched (valanthalai). Sliver-thin reeds are inserted between the two layers of the pitched head to create a distinct, buzzed sound. A small dough paste is

Pitched (valanthalai) mridangam head. The mridangam has two opposing heads, bass (thoppi) and pitched (valanthalai). Sliver-thin reeds are inserted between the two layers of the pitched head to create a distinct, buzzed sound. A small dough paste is

Pitched (valanthalai) mridangam head. The mridangam has two opposing heads, bass (thoppi) and pitched (valanthalai). Sliver-thin reeds are inserted between the two layers of the pitched head to create a distinct, buzzed sound. A small dough paste is

Pitched (valanthalai) mridangam head. The mridangam has two opposing heads, bass (thoppi) and pitched (valanthalai). Sliver-thin reeds are inserted between the two layers of the pitched head to create a distinct, buzzed sound. A small dough paste is

The Mridangam is one of the most ancient and popular hand drums from South India. It is the principal percussion instrument in South Indian classical Carnatic music. The shell is made from the wood of the Jackfruit tree. The mridangam has two opposin

The Mridangam is one of the most ancient and popular hand drums from South India. It is the principal percussion instrument in South Indian classical Carnatic music. The shell is made from the wood of the Jackfruit tree. The mridangam has two opposin